Letter from Samuel May, Jr., [Leicester, Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruar]y 23, 1870

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Samuel May, Jr., [Leicester, Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruar]y 23, 1870
Description:
Samuel May, Jr. writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him of the death of his father, expressing a mixture of relief and shock. May states that they cannot yet name the time of the funeral service, owing to his late father's express wishes, and an illness on the part of his mother. May informs Garrison that while the funeral service will be a "very private" affair, they will be glad to have him join them, should he be able to do so. May states that Samuel Joseph May will also be in attendance.
Author:
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
1869–February 23, 1870
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
May, Samuel, Jr., 1810-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 12.8 x 20.5 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900pr82q
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
[Leicester, Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript addressed from "27 Hollis St."
Manuscript dated "Wednesday. Febry. 23, 1870."
Identifier:
4664645
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.36, p.108A
Barcode:
39999063803934